BINGHAMTON, N.Y. –The Binghamton Senators, American Hockey League Affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Ottawa Senators, announced its opening night roster Thursday. The B-Sens opening night team will consist of 25 players: 15 forwards, 8 defensemen and two goaltenders. Of the 25 players, 22 suited up for Binghamton last year.

The majority of the 2012-2013 team B-Sens, which finished one point behind Syracuse in the East Division with 96 points, will be returning. A few key players with NHL experience in 2012-2013 will start the year here bringing added leadership. Those with some NHL experience from last season include: defenseman Mark Borowiecki (6 games) and forwards Mike Hoffman (3), Derek Grant (5), David Dziurzynski (12), Jim O’Brien (29) and Mika Zibanejad (42).

The Binghamton Senators open their 2013-2014 regular season at home this Saturday, October 5 in a 7:05 p.m. contest versus their East Division rival the Syracuse Crunch. Tickets are available for purchase in person through the Binghamton Senators Executive office located on the 3rd floor of the Broome County Veterans Memorial Arena, the Arena Box Office or by visiting any Ticketmaster outlet during normal business hours. Fans can also call for tickets at the Binghamton Senator’s Executive office at (607) 722-SENS (7367) or Ticketmaster 24 hours a day at 1-800-745-3000 (service fees will apply). Online purchases can be done via the B-Sens website at www.binghamtonsenators.com or by visiting www.ticketmaster.com.
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